Health and Tech – Health Accelerator secures national partnership with Heidi to support smarter, AI-enabled healthcare

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Source: Health Accelerator Health Accelerator has today announced a new national partnership with Heidi (formerly known as Heidi Health), bringing AI-powered medical scribe technology to general practices across Aotearoa New Zealand. Heidi uses artificial intelligence to generate real-time consultation notes, referral letters, and patient summaries – enabling clinicians to spend more time with patients and … Read more

Transport – Driven for Community: Orange Sky on the Road with Isuzu

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Source: Isuzu October 14, 2025 – Red earth and shimmering blue horizons; these are the vistas that greet many of the drivers from Orange Sky, as they roll into remote communities across the country with something a little different.   The not-for-profit is well known around Australia for its free mobile laundries that assist people … Read more

Arts – $25,000 CLNZ NZSA Writers’ Award has been awarded to writer Vincent O’Malley

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Source: New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc Vincent O’Malley has been awarded the 2025 Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc, CLNZ | NZSA $25,000 Writers’ Award for his project, with the working … Read more

Education – ERO finds that students are doing better in English and maths as changes start to have an impact, but there is further to go

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Source: Education Review Office Education Review Office’s (ERO) independent review has found that changes to how English and maths are taught in primary school are showing promising results for both English and maths. “English and maths are critical for our students’ futures and for a long time we’ve been concerned that too many students are not … Read more

Chief Ombudsman finds ACC acted unreasonably after investigating whistle-blower claims data was manipulated in OIA responses

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Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman John Allen has released his findings into a whistle-blower’s claim that senior managers at the Accident Compensation Corporation manipulated figures in official information responses to avoid negative repercussions. “We found that the way ACC approached its response to this was wrong. It was not the approach that I … Read more

Appointments – World Vision New Zealand appoints TJ Grant as new National Director

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Source: World Vision World Vision is pleased to announce the appointment of TJ Grant as the new National Director of World Vision New Zealand. He succeeds Grant Bayldon, who has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for World Vision Australia. Chair of the World Vision New Zealand Board, Matt Prichard, says both appointments mark an important moment … Read more

Transport – Shona Robertson is the newest face on Transporting New Zealand’s Board

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Shona Robertson of Road Transport Logistics has been elected to Transporting New Zealand’s Board at the road freight association’s annual meeting. “We are thrilled to welcome Shona to the Board. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, particularly in the livestock transport sector,” says Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting New … Read more

Northland News – Kaeo dig day ahead of river realignment

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Source: Northland Regional Council A $1.5 million project to re-route a 500-metre section of the Kaeo River to better protect Kaeo township from flooding has got underway with a preliminary dig along the proposed alignment. Group Manager Community Resilience Louisa Gritt says project staff from Northland Regional Council (NRC), tangata whenua representatives, archaeologists, local contractors and … Read more

Universities – Otago signs historic agreement to support Fijian scholars

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Source: University of Otago The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and a Fijian Government agency have signed a landmark agreement opening the door to sponsored opportunities for Fijian students to study in Aotearoa New Zealand in field’s critical to Fiji’s development. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed between the University and Fiji’s … Read more

Health – General practice less pessimistic but recruitment problem persists – survey

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Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) General practices are struggling to recruit enough doctors and nine out of 10 are increasing patient fees to stay afloat, according to a survey by the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro). However the survey also suggests the veil of gloom over general practice has partially lifted, with fewer making … Read more

Greenpeace – Two years on: The cost of the government’s war on nature

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Source: Greenpeace Today marks two years since the 2023 election. The environmental cost of the Luxon Government’s war on nature since then has been staggering and is growing by the week. “From overturning the oil and gas exploration ban to fast-tracking seabed mining and attacking freshwater protections, this government has been the most hostile to nature … Read more

Plan to ease home lending restrictions welcomed

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Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s intention to relax restrictions on lending, making it easier for first home buyers to get started. “Home ownership is part of the Kiwi dream,” Nicola Willis says.  “Relaxing the restrictions on the amounts banks can lend will make it easier for Kiwis … Read more

Research aims to solve mystery cuckoo movements

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 October 2025 Classified as nationally vulnerable, koekoeā are the larger and rarer of two cuckoo species found in New Zealand, with a distinctive long tail and striking speckled plumage.Compared with other native birds, little is known about them. DOC Principal Science Monitoring Advisor Terry Greene says the conservation status … Read more

Name release – sudden death, Mount Taranaki

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died on Mount Taranaki on 30 September. He was Vladimir Levchenko, 69, of Gulf Harbour, Auckland. Police extend their condolences to his loved ones. His death has been referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Major boost to diagnostic scanners nationwide

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Source: New Zealand Government A $108 million upgrade to New Zealand’s diagnostic infrastructure will deliver 32 new and replacement CT, MRI, and SPECT scanners across the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Modern diagnostic equipment is essential to delivering timely, quality, and accurate care for patients,” Mr Brown says. “This investment will increase national imaging … Read more

New state-of-the-art CT scanner for Kenepuru Hospital

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Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Porirua and surrounding communities now have access to faster, more accurate diagnostic imaging, with a new state-of-the-art Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) scanner operational at Kenepuru Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is Kenepuru Hospital’s first scanner, representing a major step forward for medical imaging in the region,” … Read more

State Highway 1, Weld Pass November night-works planned

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With the 2025-26 summer maintenance season well underway in Marlborough, State Highway 1 Weld Pass is next in line for road rebuilding work. Night works are planned for Weld Pass from Sunday 23 November to Friday 5 December. Work will be carried out nightly between 7pm and 5am. Contractors will … Read more

Brynderwyn Hills super weekend closures

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Resurfacing works will see State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills fully close for two 4-day ‘super weekends’ next month, ensuring the route is in peak condition ahead of the busy summer season. It’s the final stage of the SH1 Brynderwyn Hills recovery project, and involves applying a full-width asphalt … Read more

NZ-AU: September 2025 Quarter Results

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it has released its quarterly activities report for the three month period ended 30 September 2025 (“September 2025 Quarter Results”). The Company has also released an accompanying presentation on the September 2025 … Read more

Solicitor-General stepping down after 10 years

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Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC will step down in February after 10 years in the role, and thanked her for her long and valued service.  “Ms Jagose began as Solicitor-General on 15 February 2016 following a stellar career in the public service as a lawyer and a … Read more

Media Advisory: Police Patrol Dog Graduation

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Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be congratulating seven new patrol dog teams in the latest dog graduation on Thursday 16 October.  Handlers and their dogs will be celebrating in front of their whānau and friends, and members of the New Zealand Police executive. Graduating from the police patrol dog course are … Read more

Police appeal for information following serious assualt, Hamilton

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Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police are appealing for information following a serious assault on a young man in Fairview Downs, Hamilton, last night. Police received reports of a serious incident which occurred on Northolt Road, Fairview Downs, about 9:25pm on 13 October 2025. A young man, who was attacked at a residential address by … Read more

Speech to CyberXchange

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Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, and thank you, CyberCX, for the invitation to speak today. It’s a privilege to be here today, particularly following Cyber Smart Week, our national effort to raise cyber security awareness run by the National Cyber Security Centre.  Cyber Smart Week is timed to align with International Cyber Security Awareness Month. … Read more

Three new charter schools will give students new options in Term 1 2026

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School, and Altum Academic, will open in Term 1 2026 as charter schools. “Every child deserves an education that gives them the opportunity to learn and grow in ways which are more specific to their needs. … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Palmerston, Waitaki

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge Road in Palmerston on Saturday 11 October. He was Trevor John Harris, 57, of Timaru. Our sympathies are with Trevor’s family and friends. Sergeant Tony Woodbridge says … Read more

Property Market – Auckland leads nationwide fall in housing market – down 2.5% in September quarter – QV

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 Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values across Aotearoa New Zealand fell 1.1% over the quarter to the end of September, with the national average now $900,521. That figure is 0.2% lower than at the same time last year and 14.0% below the nationwide market peak of January … Read more

Slips and flooding, Awakino Gorge

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Source: New Zealand Police There is flooding and a number of slips on State Highway 3 just north of Awakino in the Awakino Gorge, as a result of significant weather in the area. This has made the road impassable in places, and Police there are aware of some vehicles that are unable to move as … Read more